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P743 UMR

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

388,972 mi
Last recorded388,972 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 UMR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 388,972 miles

inner sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

slight play at steering wheel not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 374,192 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 354,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 341,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 327,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 327,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 310,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 294,678 miles

Exhaust emissions very slow to reduce to acceptable limits

Pass 11 Sep 2006 276,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 259,235 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?

Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,720
position lamp(s) not working 4,298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,030
Registration plate lamp not working 3,885
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,164
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P743 UMR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P743 UMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Picnic typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P743 UMR registered?

P743 UMR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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